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Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Global Mission Fellows is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in cross-cultural contexts in the U.S. and around the world.

Theology of Mission

Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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UMCOR Supply Depot Network

UMCOR operates a relief supply depot and collaborates with warehouses across the U.S. so we can bring relief to those impacted by disaster.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

Become a Missionary

Global Ministries missionaries serve in many different roles and placement types. Learn more and apply now.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF) International Track

Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in various roles and placements around the world.

Advances/Missionaries

Laos Mission Initiative

Supporting church and community development, pastors, leadership development, education, and lay for…

Czech Republic In Mission Together

Partnering of US and Czech United Methodist Churches.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityUMCs in th…

Honduras Mission Initiative

Supporting pastors' salaries, church partnerships, leadership development, ministry and const…

Central Asia In Mission Together

Supporting new churches through leadership training, ministry with the poor, and healthcare progr…

Camphor United Methodist Mission

Providing education, healthcare and agricultural training to help people recovering from war.Desc…

Cameroon Mission Initiative

Preaching and interacting with other existing churches and alleviate human suffering.Describe the Ne…

Cambodia Mission Initiative

Supporting new churches, pastors' salaries, leadership development, and outreach ministries. De…

Bopolu United Methodist Mission Station

Providing holistic services through the church, school and clinic for transformation of the world…

Ukraine and Moldova In Mission Together

Providing funding for pastors' salaries; training and programs for local churches and distric…

News & Stories

02/13/2023

Lifetime of experience offered by Mission Volunteers

Jerry Feese and Robilea Swindell, a couple from the Great Plains Conference, have made volunteering a cornerstone in their lives.

08/25/2021

Ten new missionaries to be blessed for service in the US

Join the virtual service of worship on Friday, August 27, to affirm and send the missionaries into ministry.

05/02/2024

Finding their mission – following where God leads

The 16 missionaries being commissioned at General Conference this week represent a broad spectrum of missionaries, what they do and

11/05/2021

Global Ministries board of directors navigate a new age in mission

Global Ministries and UMCOR board of directors continue to shape mission ministry as they approve resources for projects, programs and

05/30/2019

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

The work of missionary-pastor Andrew Lee touches on many aspects of mission in his capacity as the country director for

01/23/2020

Relationships support disaster response in Texas

After a dozen years of a conference-to-conference In Mission Together connection between the Eurasia and Baltimore-Washington episcopal areas, relationships grow

06/04/2020

Virtual orientation offered for Mission Volunteer program

Interested in learning more about the MIssion Volunteer program or discerning future long-term service? Register for the September

06/02/2020

Texas Mission Volunteer continues lifetime commitment to mission

All Sue McCuistion ever wanted to do was make a difference. As a Mission Volunteer, she does this by embodying

10/12/2020

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years

Resources

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Mission Priority

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Mission Priority

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

Mission Priority

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Global Mission Fellows

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

Information on how to plan a short-term mission trip to volunteer at UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

Sager Brown, UMCOR

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

Spanish translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering.

Global Ministries

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

English translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering.

Global Ministries

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Road map to connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering.

Global Ministries